Synopsis : Quentin Tarantino's low budget debut was met with controversy from the media, and much rejoicing from film fans. The gritty, violent character-driven movie was simultaneously unique whilst paying fanboy-style homage to a remarkable array of genres. It seemed Tarantino was the holy grail of filmmakers a veritable film encyclopaedia with a genuine vision of his own.

Reservoir Dogs is the very definition of an ensemble piece. Besides a remarkable turn from Michael Madsen as the psychotic Mr. Blonde (you'll never be able to listen to Stuck In The Middle With You in the same way again), the film really belongs to Tim Roth, Harvey Keitel and Steve Buscemi as the hoods with their own hidden agendas. A superb and surprising film from one of cinema's most respected auteurs.